Singapore legislation
Clause 16
Clause 16
Authorised persons may make forcible entry
(1)
When any storey shelter, public shelter or improvised shelter liable to inspection under section 15 is closed, the owner or occupier of the building or part thereof which consists of the storey shelter, public shelter or improvised shelter shall, on demand by the Commissioner or any authorised person, allow him free entry thereto and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.
(2)
If entry to such storey shelter, public shelter or improvised shelter cannot be obtained, the Commissioner or authorised person may —
break open any outer or inner door or window leading to the storey shelter, public shelter or improvised shelter;
forcibly enter such storey shelter, public shelter or improvised shelter and every part thereof; or
remove by force any obstruction to such entry or search.